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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Sleeps 12

Welcome to Camp Sunset which is the rarest of rentals on Oneida Lake because it has it all! No compromises here! There are very few rentals that are not on top of one another with a sandy beach, HUGE YARD, gorgeous sunsets over the water, dock, huge yard (size of a soccer field) and located on a private road (very quiet and lots of privacy) and still be within 10 minutes of Turning Stone Casino, Sylvan Beach, the Boxing Hall of Fame and the Town of Canastota (close to a grocery store and Rite Aid). . Our property has undergone a complete facelift and has all the amenities. Behind the house is wooded. A four bedroom cottage with an eat-in kitchen and living room. The yard is large enough for lots of outdoor activities and the 300 feet of lawn runs down to a sandy beach and beautiful area for swimming for children of all ages. Approximately 50 feet of lake front with a sandy beach and 950 ft of shore to explore. The Dock sits in 2 to 2.5 ft of water. Lots of room to roam and plenty of parking. The sun sets over the water and can be seen from the outside or inside the house from the large picture windows or sliding glass doors. Large beach area for campfires as night.

Pets allowed - $75 per pet

Inquire about Weekly Rental of 24' Pontoon with live well, am/fm cd stereo, 90 hp motor that can be moored and docked at the house

Non-Smoking cottage.

Updated in 2010 with all new flooring, stove, refrigerator, hot water tank, new indoor shower, new outdoor shower, new gutters and paint.

Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms

Sleeps 12

Owner

Brian Tesmer

Member Since 2011

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 2, 2018

What makes this Cottage unique

inquire about 24 ft pontoon boat rental

Amenities

Internet

Air Conditioning

Pets Welcome

TV

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

Children Welcome

Parking

Heater

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath

Bathroom 1

toilet, shower, Double Sinks and Heat Lamps

Half Bathroom

True Water Closet!

Location Type

Beach View

Beachfront

Lake View

Lakefront

Water View

Waterfront

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Internet

Air Conditioning

Linens Provided

Washing Machine

Clothes Dryer

Parking

6-7 cars

Heating

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

40' TV, Cable and blu-ray player

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Pantry Items

Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent dishwashing detergent

Dishes & Utensils

Dining

Dining Area

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

DVD Player

Outside

Kayak / Canoe

2 kayaks and Canoes

Boat

24 ft pontoon

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Notes

* 40" TV, Gas Grill, 2 Picnic Tables and patio furniture
* 100' of dock and 3 mooring buoys'
* Sandy beach with a huge yard
* fire pit on the beach for bonfires
* wireless internet and cable
* 4 bedrooms with 3 bedrooms with TV's and 2 DVD players,
* 40" flatscreen with DVD player in the living room.
* City water and sewer
* 16' Canoe with 4 lifejackets and 2 paddles
* 2 Kayaks
* fish cleaning station with cutting boards and a butcher block
Additional Hot and Cold outside shower for washing off after swimming
linens, towels, dishes, silverware, pots and pans,
Dishsoap, bath soap, toilet paper
1 1/2 bath's
washer, dryer, new stove and new refrigerator
Ironing Board and Iron
2 stone patios
furnace and air conditioners in the living room, and 3 bedrooms
* The 4 rooms are set up as follows -
* twin bunk beds
* 2 twin beds
* full size bed and a trundle bed with 2 twin mattresses
* full size bed and a twin size futon
* living room has a couch and a twin size futon
All you need to bring are your clothes and food!

18 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

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Property was exactly as advertised.

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Tony A.Rochester

First thing we noticed upon arrival was, the cottage was spotless!

The yard was perfectly manicured, private and HUGE! Old growth trees provided shade when necessary.

The amenities were all in good working order and all of the houseware items were provided.

The owner was available, professional and ready to offer assistance/advise whenever I called him.

We are already planning on returning next year.

Submitted Sep 16, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for the review! You were a pleasure to host! We would love to host you again!

nice family vacation

3/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Jenn D.

Overall, it was a great family vacation. Not fancy by any means but nice. The dock was a huge disappointment as we booked this place for the ease of a dock. The water is so shallow it’s scary to try to bring the boat in. You definitely can’t use your motor, just the trolling motor. They said they had a lift but there was no boat lift when we arrived. The dock needs some updating to feel safe docking there. They did have a slip at a nearby dock but that didn’t help with ease of just jumping on the boat in front of the cottage for evening rides. They didn’t have the basic kitchen stuff so plan on bringing everything down to salt (the container was empty) which is expected. They did have silverware, cups and some pans. Owner was very nice. BRING BUG SPRAY!!! The large yard was nice for the kids to play and ride power wheels. Lawn was so long and not cut until two days before we left, same with the beach being raked. If you have kids you have to visit the wild Animal park down the road, it was beautiful and fun. The washer and dryer were so nice to have! I think a little TLC would go a long way here but again this is just a cottage. Again, overall a great vacation with the family and Brian, the owner, really was a nice guy.

Submitted Jul 8, 2018

Owner's Response:

If there is an issue or concern, we are close by and will address any area that is unsatisfactory. Our modest house/cottage, which it is advertised as such, did not meet this renters expectations. It is exactly like it is from the pictures on Homeaway.

As for the water depth (as per the description), I walked out in the water to show the depth was no shallower then 2 ft deep. He said "maybe I didn't trim all the way up." No lift is or was ever advertised. The weather the week of this stay was not perfect and is why we explained the reason why we provide a slip (with free launching) that is only one mile away so boats and the dock do not get damaged as Oneida Lake turns choppy when the wind picks up. This renter was upset about his inability to navigate to the dock in 2ft waves.

The dock is safe and is a Northern Lights brand aluminum dock. The previous weeks renters had tied up their 4 boats with no problem. The renter also had an issue backing his trailer and although there is over an acre of land, continually parked on neighboring lawns even after I politely requested he not do so. There has never been an issue with parking a trailer.

As for no salt, the reviewer correctly states we don't provide food. There are more pots and pans than needed along with a full set of dishes, glasses, and flatware. The renter never requested any additional pots or state that we did not provide what was in the description. We do provide a roll of paper towels, rolls of toilet paper and a small bottle of dish soap.

As for the beach not being raked, we clean, and rake the beach each Saturday and if more seaweed comes in, it can be raked and piled to the side. I maintain the beaches to the left and the right of our property which is about 250ft of shoreline.

As for the lawn, mowing is done weekly, weather permitting - I am not sure what "too long is" and is a subjective comment. I mow and do all the weed trimming for the property and the next door neighbor. The town will cite you for grass being to long.

We do not oversell the house/cottage. It is on a private road with woods behind the house between the woods and the water, there will be bugs. We spray for spiders and ants around the house so there are no spiderwebs on the house. I would suggest bringing bug spray as mosquitoes like woods and water.

Great place!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

TrinaSmithville flats, ny

This will be our 6th year staying here. The cottage is clean and family friendly. It has everything you need. The yard is great for outside games and I love the beach and water. Great fishing out front as well!

Submitted Mar 31, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you!

Great outdoor space and a fun spot for a family gathering.

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Nina M.

We stayed at the property for a week with family ranging from 1.5 yrs old to 80! Everyone had a great time. The cabin itself is not luxurious by any means, but it's adequate for places to sleep and bathrooms. The bedrooms are small, so just know that it might be a tight squeeze if you have more than three in your family in one room. The outside is great - huge yard, sandy beach where you can walk into the water, kayaks, a canoe, a row boat, a dock, a fire pit, beautiful views of the lake and a lovely sunset. Also, we went to the Herkimer Diamond Mine with the kids and they loved it. It's close to Sylvan Beach - lots of restaurants and an old amusement park, and downtown Canastota. We went to a restaurant downtown called The Toast and they had good breakfasts and lunches. The hosts were very responsive and provided all the basics you'd need. The nearby Walmart and Rite Aid were easy to get to for buckets, shovels, extra beach towels, etc. We used the grill and liked that a lot too. Overall, we would all recommend this spot!

Submitted Jun 27, 2017

MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS AND A LOVELY COTTAGE

4/5

Stayed Sep 2016

HAC160332Auburn, Maine

We had a wonderful time staying at Sunset Camp! The name says it all. Very large front yard. We had plenty of room for all five of us. Owner was very helpful if we needed it. Highly recommend this place to anyone, especially with children. We hope to be back!

Mary Hughes

Submitted Sep 29, 2016

Unbeatable location, lake, and sunset views.

4/5

Stayed Sep 2016

Nancy G.

This is one of the nicest camps we have ever rented. Clean, comfortable and cozy. The neighborhood is so peaceful, and the view from the huge picture window in the kitchen is priceless. Brian was attentive to our every need without being obtrusive. We highly recommend this lovely camp to anyone, young or old.

Submitted Sep 23, 2016

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Canastota, NY, USA

Oneida Lake is considered the 'thumb' of the finger lakes (because of its east to west orientation) and is 7 miles wide by 21 miles long. Great fishing (bass, walleye, pan fish), swimming, Sylvan Beach area (turn of the century amusement park), Turning Stone Casino, 3 Championship Golf Courses, International Boxing Hall of Fame, Revolutionary War sites (Fort Stanwix and the Battle of Oriskany site) and various Erie Canal Museums (Rome and Chittenango).The location of the cottage makes for easy day trips to locations and attractions such as the Thousand Islands, Alexandria

State Fair, Carousel Mall, the Carrier Dome, as well as visits to, and parents' weekends at, Syracuse University, Utica College, Hamilton College, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Cortland, SUNY ESF, LeMoyne College, Morrisville State College, Onondaga, Community College, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Cazenovia College, Ithaca College, and Cornell University.A great lake to Kayak or boat on. There are many launches within a mile of the house. 10 minutes from Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Sylvan Beach is a 7 miles away and is a turn of the century amusement park right on the Erie Canal and Oneida Lake.